Next on the agenda for the 2014-15 second tier runners-up are further away friendlies against Dundee United and Cardiff City, ahead of a high-profile clash with UEFA Europa League holders, Sevilla, at Vicarage Road.

Here is how Watford fans reacted on Twitter as the prolific striker found the back of the net within minutes of entering the fray.

Chris Linnell

Chris is a freelance football writer from Wiltshire, England. He is currently studying Modern History and Politics at the University of Liverpool. He has written for various other sites, including the Boot Room and Bleacher Report. His work has also featured on Eurosport.